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Automobile Information manage providers, ranked through general OEM automobile portions gross sales

Baua Electric

Aurora, Ontario, Canada (905) 726-2462 Swamy Kotagiri (CEO) $18,920 ( f ) $16,671 ( f ) $37,840 ( f ) $36,242 ( f ) Frame buildings, exteriors, powertrain, electronics, mechatronics, mirrors, lighting fixtures, seating, whole automobile production Northville, MI, USA (734) 855-2600 Martin Fischer (president & member board of control) $12,000 $10,454 (..)

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. The nine-speed automatic torque converter transmission is a first in the large van segment.

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BMW to begin testing BMW M Hybrid V8 with P66/3 engine

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Time constraints and the need to consider sustainability aspects that are playing an ever more critical role in motor racing, as well as the automobile industry in general, meant that returning to the drawing board to design a completely new engine and building it at great cost was not an option. —Ulrich Schulz.

BMW 293
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BMW provides an update on waste heat recovery projects; Turbosteamer and the Thermoelectric Generator

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with technologies such as direct fuel injection, variable valve timing, exhaust-driven turbochargers, brake energy regeneration and Auto Start Stop function—about 60% of the generated energy is still lost, half of it being exhaust heat, with the remaining half as heat absorbed by the engine cooling system. —Jürgen Ringler.

Waste 376
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BMW introduces new 6-cylinder in-line diesel with 3 turbochargers for new M Performance models

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BMW has introduced a new range of M Performance Automobiles featuring a new 6-cylinder in-line diesel developed exclusively for those applications. The vehicle meets Euro 6 exhaust standards. To further increase the performance of the large turbocharger, a greater volume of exhaust gas is required at around 2,700 rpm.

BMW 325
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Mercedes-Benz sets Pikes Peak diesel record with near-production C 300 d

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The C 300 d is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine with fourth-generation common rail direct injection featuring piezo injectors, two-stage turbocharging and exhaust gas recirculation. Races for automobiles and motorcycles have been held here since 1916; this year’s event was the 93 rd in the course’s history.

Diesel 150
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Nissan releasing new Fuga Hybrid in Japan

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The Intelligent Dual Clutch Control system connects the high-response electric motor&mash;the HM 34 motor with maximum power output of 50 kW(68 PS) and maximum torque of 270 N·m (199 lb-ft)—and the 3.5-liter liter VQ35HR V6 engine directly to the transmission, without the use of a traditional torque converter.

Japan 225